貿 (mào) - Trade — commerce, business transaction & to exchange goods

貿Tone 4

mào ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

貿 · mào

Trade — commerce, business transaction;

to exchange goods;

also used in words for trade, commerce, and related activities.

Trade — commerce, business transactionto exchange goodsalso used in words for trade, commerce, and

Usage highlights

TradeForeign tradeTrade fairTrade agreementTrade partnerFree trade

Synonyms

  • 商— commerce, business
  • 交易— transaction, deal

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • International trade is vital (国际贸易).
  • They are trading partners (贸易伙伴).
  • The trade fair was successful (贸易展览会).
  • He works in the import-export business (外贸 business).

Collocations

  • Trade(贸易)
  • Foreign trade(外贸)
  • Trade fair(贸易展览会)
  • Trade agreement(贸易协定)
  • Trade partner(贸易伙伴)
  • Free trade(自由贸易)

Idioms

  • To change one's trade easily(改弦易辙, though not directly containing 贸)
  • To rush into action without preparation(贸然行事)
  • Engage in trade across borders(跨国贸易)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to commerce and exchange along the Silk Road and other trade routes.
  • In modern contexts, it is central to discussions of globalization and economic policy.

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